Wow with two days left until Baton Rouge's first ever Engaging Cocktail Party we have to stay we are very excited for it to finally be here!! We want to thank all the brides that have RSVPed and visited both our web site and blog through out the past two months. It has been a truly a blast planning this event and we are so excited to see it in its full glory come Thursday evening!
If you have not already RSVPed make sure you visit www.outoftheboxbridal.com, RSVP, and print out your coupon to skip the line and head right on into the Old Governors Mansion for the most relaxed bridal event you will ever experience!
As you mingle and peruse through the three rooms filled with the great variety of vendors, we hope you enjoy the great background tunes played by Reese Jenkins Disc Jockey Services.
Make sure you stop by every table for they all have something for everyone! Here is a quick list of table gifts and interactive events that will be apart of the nights events.
Bustle Bridal Gowns will have complementary sparking wine!! Practice that cross armed toast with a flute full of sparkling! Also wow over the brides walking around in the latest and greatest trends in wedding gowns throughout the evening.
Make sure you stop by an pick up a groovy little black photo album from Ocken Photography - sure to show off your wedding planning snap shots! Browse through the albums of some of the Ockens' wedding celebration stories! And get the scope on how three siblings all became wedding photographers! Her Dad will even be around to prove it!
As you walk the room of The Old Govenor's Mansion make sure you stop by the library and visit Claire. They will have a wonderful little candy bar for you to grab some sweets to take home and indulge while planning the prefect wedding day!
You will be delighted to have a chance grab a tasting off the butler passed Chicken Brochettes with Jack Daniels Sauce or Crawfish Cakes with Remoulade. And then head into the main dinning hall to try Natchitoches Meat Pies, Hot Crab Dip with Toasts, Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Versailles with Pastry Shells, Blackened Chicken Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Torte with Crackers, Assorted Croissant Sandwiches, Marinated Vegetable Display, Fruit and Cheese Display all provided by Drake's Catering!
Make sure to stop by the library to visit Huey P. and sample our signature drink - the Engaging Cocktail!
Then stop by Paradise Productions and check out the latest wedding video footage and chat with Scott about the importance of having a video of your celebration!
Speak with Erica of Zanella's Wax and Lash Bar! Ask Erika how she likes the South compared to the great Northwest! Baton Rouge is lucky to have a sensitive waxer here in the city! Remember to pick up one of the goodies she'll have!
Bella Bridesmaid will have her designer dresses modeled as well. And she has cute little pens in the gift bags that will be handed out to all the brides!
Fleur de Jour will have an array of bouquets, floral arrangements and boutonnieres to show off her latest designs that will make an awesome final touch to your wedding day. All the flowers displayed through out the Old Governor's Mansion will be Lani's designs!
Make sure you stop by and talk Molly up at Paper Rock Scissors about your needs fro invitations and stationary needs! Then when you get home look for your free calling card gift flyers in your gift bag.
Laserworks of Louisiana will be there giving skin analysis and free consultations on hair removal! As well, ask Ashley about her several door prizes she will be giving away at the event!
Visit Grand Jewelry Creations and try on samples of their custom made necklaces, bracelets and earrings!
We know you can't miss it! As you walk in make sure you take a second to check out the Bentley and Trolly, Reliant Transportation will park right outside the front door of the Old Governor's Mansion! Huey P. would be proud!
Make sure you stop and visit with Squire's to view the latest trends in tuxes!
Highland Porch will be showing off some samples of their artful edibles you could taste at the next bridal party or rehearsal dinner. And they will have a presentation of there designs.
Stop by Pearson's Travel and dream with Lauren about where you would like to head for your honeymoon! It is the relaxing beach, extravagant Greek isles, or romantic French setting?
First Comes Loves Embroidery can give you a personalized touch to all her embroidered gifts and accessories. She will have on display samples of her handmade silk bags.
Then stop by the and check Kendall Porter's examples of her make up applications. The two brides will be featuring her application as well as several women through out the event. Also at her table Kendall will be drawing out face charts to give you an idea of what she can do for your wedding day!
Also the brides' hair will be designed by Rene Uze at Forum Salon. He will be on hand to talk about the latest trends and give you his expert advice on coloring so he can create absolutely prefect hair design for your wedding celebration!
Stacy Parker from Gala Productions will be available to give her creative ideas to organizing and planning your special day. Make sure you stop by and chat with her about your timeline and ideas to make your day as special and memorable for the years to come!
Oh! Make sure you chat with C.T. (Charles Taylor) from Northwestern Mutual and sign up the a chance to win a $150.00 gift certificate from Ruth Chris Steak House! Let C.T. treat you to a sweet night out with the honey!
Make sure you pick up your copies of City Social, Best of 2007 Wedding from the Knot and the newest Perfect Wedding Guide too at the event! Out of the Box Bridal would like to say a special thanks to The Tent Man in Mandeville for providing all our tables and Taynarah in Little Rock, Arkansas for providing all the linens! That have been such an awesome blessing to our Engaging Cocktail Party!
See you tomorrow!
